Century Quote by Richard Grossman
“I think that life is incredibly violent and that individual people are incredibly violent on one level or another. I don't try to change life to suit my writing; in a certain way I'm a naturalist of the nineteenth century school.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Literary discussion, 2020
The speaker sees life and humanity as inherently violent, adopting a naturalist view without trying to reshape reality for art.
In simple terms: Life is violent; the writer accepts it.
Key Takeaway
Observe reality without forcing change.
Themes
philosophy
violence
artistic stance
realism
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
reflective
When to use this quote
- writing about conflict
- philosophical reflection
- artistic authenticity
Key Concepts
naturalism
nineteenth‑century perspective
Questions to Reflect On
- Do you see violence as universal?
- How does this view affect your writing?
A Different Perspective
Violence may be overgeneralized.
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